as in economical
careful in the management of money or resources
by being frugal, the family is able to stretch its monthly budget
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as in economy
careful management of material resources
her lifelong frugality has enabled her to save enough money to go to college next year
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Recent Examples of frugal
Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
Denver, frugal in other areas, charges the second-highest impact fee after Castle Rock at $27,333 — which includes the cost of providing more affordable housing and a forestry impact fee, Bozoki said.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 1 July 2025
We were terrified of his strict rules on frugality....
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
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Adjective
My final contribution is this frugal feast loaded with seasonal goodies that’s sure to earn top grades with your family and auditor.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
Denver, frugal in other areas, charges the second-highest impact fee after Castle Rock at $27,333 — which includes the cost of providing more affordable housing and a forestry impact fee, Bozoki said.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
Ike Ugbo was signed for £2.5m from Troyes last summer in a deal that bucked the trend of frugality.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 1 July 2025
We were terrified of his strict rules on frugality....
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frugal
Adjective
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Professional teeth whitening services can cost hundreds of dollars, but an at-home remedy that’s both effective and economical can be a solid alternative.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Ink-tank printers looked poised to become the better, more economical choice for the future of printing.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On international flights, premium economy typically means a bigger, more plush seat with extra legroom and better service from meals to amenity kits.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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But the Jones drama has overshadowed other key topics in the race, including the government shutdown, reduction-in-force notices, and their effect on the Virginia economy, where federal workers make up a sizable portion of the workforce.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hawaii and parts of Arizona do not participate in daylight saving time.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
9 Oct. 2025
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Members of Congress have tried and failed to ban daylight saving time in recent years.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The couple make thrifty period epic films, ala Brutalist, this one cost $10M-$11M, with the acquisition price in the mid-to-high seven figures.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Reader Vicki Casey from Huntersville, North Carolina, shared this lovely recipe created by her thrifty mother-in-law that uses the juice leftover from canned pineapple to make a beautiful pie.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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The customer noticed the treasures at a thrift store in Chilliwack, Canada, around 60 miles east of Vancouver.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Skip big box retailers and hit thrift and antique stores to stock your kitchen with personality.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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No act of parsimony shrinks the size of government either.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The parsimony has so far delivered one FA Cup and an on-field blueprint as devoid of life as most others since the Ferguson era ended.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Frugal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frugal. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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